Ancillary Aesthetic Services

Many aesthetic issues, particularly with respect to aging, cannot be addressed surgically. We provide ancillary services to address these issues. Performed by our two injection nurses with a combined experience in excess of thirty years, these less-invasive procedures can be performed in our office outpatient clinic with little to no recovery.

These services include:

1. Botox Cosmetic® — FDA approved for use in the treatment of unwanted frown lines, this substance is injected into specific muscles in the forehead and crow’s feet lines to temporarily de-animate them so as to diminish the wrinkles these muscles create with frowning or squinting.
2. Injectable fillers — a variety of substances is now available in various degrees of viscosity as injectable fillers for wrinkles, scars, and depressions in the face.
3. Sclerotherapy — troublesome "spider" veins in the legs can often be treated with sclerosants, or medications that cause the insides of the veins to stick together, allowing obliteration of the cosmetically prominent veins.
4. Skin care — moderate depth skin peels and skin care products are available from our nursing staff.

What follows is a more in-depth overview of the treatments offered in our practice and information about our nursing staff. You may look at some examples of the effect of these treatments in our Photogallery, under Botox and Fillers.

List of Ancillary Aesthetic Services

Botox
Collagen (Cosmoderm, Cosmoplast, Zyderm and Zyplast)
Captique
Restylane
Hylaform
Sclerotherapy
Skin Care Peels
Skin Care Evaluations

BOTOX

Botox Cosmetic® is an FDA approved purified protein that is administered in a non-surgical procedure that temporarily improves the appearance of lines. The most common areas of treatment are the frown lines, between the brows, crow’s feet and forehead lines.

Botox Cosmetic® works by blocking the chemicals that cause muscle contraction. This results in relaxation of the muscles that are responsible for the lines. Results may last between 3-4 months. Learn more about BOTOX® Injections.

DERMAL FILLERS

Collagen:
There are 2 types of collagen available.

1. Bovine collagen, a purified protein, requires a skin test prior to treatment. There is a four-week waiting period between the skin test and actual treatment.
2. Human collagen does not require skin testing prior to treatment. Collagen is injected just under the surface of the skin to help soften the appearance of facial lines. It is also used to enhance the appearance of lips. Results are immediate and last between 2-4 months. Learn more about Collagen Injections.

Hyaluronic Acids:
There are 3 FDA approved hyaluronic acid dermal fillers available. They are Restylane®, Captique® and Hylaform®. Restylane® and Captique® are made of non-animal based hyaluronic acid. Hylaform® is a purified hyaluronic acid derived from an avian source.

The choice of which dermal filler to use is individual. Factors that influence this are: Areas to be treated, depth of wrinkles, skin texture and cost. A combination of dermal fillers and Botox® treatments can be performed at the same time. These options are best determined during consultation.

SCLEROTHERAPY

Sclerotherapy is a non-surgical approach to the treatment of spider veins on the legs. The purpose of this cosmetic procedure is to eliminate unsightly superficial veins using a sclerosing agent. Large varicosities and more serious conditions involving deep veins should be evaluated by a vascular specialist.

SKIN CARE PEELS

Refinity Peel:
The Refinity® peel is a 70% AHA (alpha hydroxyl acid) skin peel. This mild exfoliating peel is done in a series of six peels one week apart. The procedure helps to improve texture and tone of the skin. It is recommended that patient’s use a combination of skincare products and a peel once a month to maintain results.

NURSING STAFF

Irene Wong, R.N. Marisha Hallarces, R.N.

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